Articulation (353 parts)

Parts that bend or rotate, allowing for a wide range of interesting building techniques.

Hinges allow parts to bend on one axis, turntables allow parts to spin in place, joints allow parts to rotate around multiple axes, and rails allow parts to slide on a plane.

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Rotation

Hinges, turntables, click-hinges, and click-sockets allow you to connect LEGO parts at angles along a single axis.

Rotation Hinge

Parts which can turn to any angle on a single axis.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×4 Hinge Plate1927
151
5524137
1105160
25242
1987-202640 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Base2429
2085
382661
123390
25266
2000-202425 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Top2430
2158
372691
113537
24285
2001-202424 years
1×4 Hinge, Top3830
362
1585392
472402
19426
1978-202649 years
1×4 Hinge, Base3831
361
1589390
474400
19425
1978-202649 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, A.3639
1261
1621390
951187
71587
1976-202550 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, B.3640
1242
1451455
901226
91237
1976-202550 years
1×2 Hinge Brick, Base3937
103
5831132
206674
23289
1979-202648 years
1×2 Hinge, Top3938
241
2642270
1056168
17499
1979-202648 years
2×2 Hinge, Top6134
210
3586217
1324137
13737
1991-202636 years
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger End4276
583
813568
283599
11944
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger Top4531
914
383892
165858
71557
1983-200624 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger End4275
623
799574
252643
101055
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger Side2452
1033
2261173
130994
91221
1988-200619 years
R
Hinge, 3-Finger Bar w/ Stud2433
1345
1801322
891233
52224
1987-200418 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4315
674
629678
308560
81342
1982-200625 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4625
814
432843
190776
101065
1984-200421 years
R
1×4×2 Hinge, Roof Holder4214
1321
1301531
1141071
61854
1981-200020 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Roof4213
688
475803
261629
12848
1981-200323 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Sunroof2349
1496
1111650
861260
52249
1986-200318 years
R
2×5 Hinge3149
953
315993
189784
61815
1967-200337 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 3-Fingers, Towball Socket3613
1143
360922
771326
61811
1974-200027 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 2-Finger and 3-Finger3612
1150
342945
691408
71560
1974-199825 years
R
2×2 Brick, 2-Arms w/ 2-Fingers792c03
1474
1691370
601499
52231
1974-19829 years
R

Clip

Clips can attach to other parts in this category such as a bar, handle, or lightsaber blade.

Clip Clip

A c-shaped part which can firmly grasp a bar or handle.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Horizontal61252
73
910284
231161
29166
1990-202637 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Vertical4085
56
1266664
285546
28184
1980-202647 years
1×2 Plate w/ Vertical Clip, End78256
498
1271455
329533
11939
2021-20266 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, End63868
111
7297108
1666107
20374
2009-202618 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Side11476
143
4070185
1496122
28190
2013-202614 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Top44861
132
7520104
1765100
15591
2011-202616 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Side60470
164
4910150
1745101
14655
2007-202620 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top15712
65
1209566
229663
26219
2013-202614 years
1×3 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Top79987
2097
1731353
361962
15521
2022-20254 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top (Straight Sides)2555
165
4838157
1179150
21333
1989-201729 years
R
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Horizontal60476
648
816567
296580
71537
2009-202618 years
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Vertical60475
229
3618214
972195
15593
2008-202619 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Clip, Side30237
270
2254305
840227
18455
1999-202628 years
1×1×3 Brick w/ 2-Clips60583
793
465815
195762
101063
2008-202518 years
2×3 Tile, 2-Clips, Side30350
346
1300449
519366
25254
1999-202628 years
4×4 Plate, 2-Clips11399
1448
1261549
751356
61855
2004-202017 years
R
4×4 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Studs 3-Edges66252
2099
771975
401873
33254
2021-20255 years
2L Bar w/ 3-Clips3628
4169
134177
74361
33561
2023-20253 years
N
Bar Holder w/ Clip11090
193
4244179
1010182
20376
2013-202614 years
1×1 Round w/ Clip, Bottom5264
961
567719
881236
71547
2024-20263 years
N
Bar Holder w/ Clip 90°72869
1503
1941270
581527
42634
2021-20266 years
Bar Holder w/ Handle23443
227
3405230
699273
23292
2016-202611 years
Bar w/ Clip48729
147
5385140
1529120
19412
2004-202623 years
1×3 Bar w/ Clip (Robot Arm)4735
571
798575
341523
101056
1985-202642 years
Droid Arm, Straight59230
1006
2401136
1231029
101083
2008-202619 years
Droid Arm, Bent30377
301
1962336
594331
21342
2001-202626 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Horizontal Clip93609
671
711624
247657
91195
2011-202616 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Vertical Clip93061
861
479798
176822
71549
2012-202615 years
Mechanical Arm w/ Bar Holder and Clip98313
221
3338234
734259
24270
2006-202621 years
Skeleton Leg6266
641
1016511
251645
71533
1998-202629 years
Skeleton Leg, Tall23769
3075
362752
182832
24159
2018-20247 years
Droid Legs30376
1678
582214
531617
101148
2016-202510 years

Clip Bar

A cylindrical part that can be grabbed with a clip or inserted into a hollow stud.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×4 Antenna3957
117
4665162
1718103
29170
1979-202648 years
1×8 Whip Antenna2569
438
1095489
429442
16552
1990-202637 years
2L Bar w/ Stop Ring, Center78258
427
1967334
505377
81334
2021-20266 years
3L Bar87994
180
3990190
1282141
20377
2009-202618 years
4L Bar30374
75
6586117
226365
3789
1999-202628 years
5L Bar w/ Handle87618
858
461819
247660
52197
2010-202617 years
6L Bar w/ Stop Ring63965
154
4109184
1611111
22310
1980-202647 years
8L Bar w/ Pin & Ring2714
1161
2351153
951184
71573
1986-202439 years
12L Bar w/ 1×2 Plate42445
843
403868
185800
91206
2002-202625 years
1×8 Bar w/ 1×2 Brick30359
883
354933
1151066
14691
1999-202527 years
9L Bar w/ Handle (Lance)3849
716
497785
257632
101058
1978-202649 years
Candle37762
275
3706203
466405
19416
2018-20269 years
Lightsaber Handle64567
263
2405292
1138154
13739
1999-202628 years
Bar 1L 1-stud, stud 2-sides92690
700
657657
394470
52188
2011-202616 years
Bar 2L w/ 2-Studs66909
697
637673
205734
11953
2020-20267 years
Candelabra w/ 3-Arms (Candlestick)73117
2889
402625
332082
15678
2021-20266 years
Bar Stem w/ 1-Branch1566
1245
2571095
561546
81357
2022-20265 years
4L Bar, Double (Ladder)7307
3413
233321
123414
33429
2025-20262 years
N
Pantograph Shoe w/ 4-Bars37494
2556
552283
282253
24109
2018-20269 years
Bar, Curved w/ Axle & 2-Studs4042
1599
1191593
521628
61861
2023-20264 years
N
Ø7 Bar Ring w/ 2-Axle Holes79851
2898
372708
172918
33334
2021-20255 years
1L Bar w/ Stud, Offset50018e
4477
144077
64624
24401
2019-20224 years
1×1 w/ 3-Bars, 120°50018a
4425
134199
74361
24424
2019-20246 years
1×1 w/ 2-Bars, 90°50018d
4648
114478
64674
24483
2019-20224 years
1×1 Round w/ 3-Bars, 67°6331
3755
243268
93905
24246
2025-20262 years
N
2×3 Bar, U-Shape7052
2333
492400
222571
61944
2025-20262 years
N

Clip Handle

A handle is a bar element that is closed on one or both ends.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate, Round w/ Handle26047
171
4564167
1110159
22308
2016-202611 years
1×1 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends78257
933
327966
130991
101078
2021-20266 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, End60478
88
839194
196381
23287
2007-202620 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends18649
489
1081495
438431
11940
2015-202612 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side48336
89
7756101
232360
20373
2004-202623 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)2540
81
7352105
241455
26223
1989-202638 years
1×2 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Up88072
187
3536222
1420125
18450
1984-202643 years
1×4 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down30043
1100
3061007
151905
42615
1996-202631 years
1×1 Brick w/ Handle, Vertical2921
313
1976332
551350
21341
1991-202636 years
1×2 Brick w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)30236
383
1279453
494383
17502
1999-202628 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Handle, End34816
667
661653
195761
13759
2017-202610 years
1×2 Plate w/ 3-Handles, Angled92692
892
378895
193770
71558
2011-202616 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ Handle79194
681
639670
292588
81340
2016-202611 years
1×2 Rounded Brick w/ 2-Handles77808
705
769588
194765
91192
2021-20266 years
Palm Tree Top2566
788
407866
227690
101069
1989-202638 years
2×2 Round Plate w/ 4-Handles98284
1330
1831314
1101085
42638
2012-202615 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Handles3839
288
1701373
882216
19423
1978-202649 years
1×2 Tile w/ Handle, Top2432
116
4569166
189985
27203
1987-202640 years
2×2×5 Bar w/ Stud98549
957
435840
1171052
71552
1999-202527 years
Horse Hitching2397
1008
1521420
132982
15639
1987-202640 years
Paddle3900
833
410864
247661
71554
1978-202649 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 1L Handle32828
208
3667210
1030173
17498
2017-202610 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 45° Bar, Bottom65578
453
1452425
498381
91184
2020-20267 years
Minifig Bracket w/ 4-Handles36452
2275
532325
531620
24112
2019-20202 years
2×3 Shield w/ 4-studs, Handle30166
804
729609
217715
52184
2017-202610 years
Clip w/ Bar, Angled3171
766
712623
1131073
13756
2023-20264 years
N
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down3661
1507
1641383
681418
42643
2023-20264 years
N
2.4×2.4 Bar Ring w/ Stud Holder3917
2241
692075
262350
42701
2023-20264 years
N
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar, Stem Hole20482
92
7646102
1687106
26222
2015-202612 years
1×1 w/ 3-Handles, 3-Bar Holes1941
1286
1481440
771332
91235
2015-202612 years
2×2 Bar Frame, Round w/ 4-Studs7068
2589
572238
123382
52310
2025-20262 years
N
2×2 Bar Frame, Octagonal w/ 4-Studs75937
433
981520
513370
16554
1996-202631 years
4×4 Bar Frame, Square w/ 4-Studs30094
1861
632147
421830
71647
1997-202428 years
2×2 Plate w/ 2-handles, Bottom5066
966
365912
1191039
81351
2024-20263 years
N
2×2 Tile w/ 2×2 Ring6805
5362
114510
45371
16059
2025-20262 years
N

Ball & Socket

The larger 'ball' and smaller 'towball' joints can be used to attach parts at any angle while also allowing them to rotate.

Ball & Socket Ball Joint

A larger ball and socket that is significantly stronger than a towball Joint.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
2×2 Brick, Ball Joint, 1-Ball57909
758
672643
248655
61798
2007-202620 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joints, 2-Balls17114
1456
1251555
861258
52243
2007-202620 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joint Socket67696
455
1153475
328536
18461
2007-202620 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Straight67697
1308
2001251
891232
52218
2009-202618 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Angled50923
1120
344943
154896
33174
2005-202622 years
2L Extender, 1-Ball, 1-Socket74261
1493
2931032
991150
15501
2012-202110 years
2×3 Ball Socket w/ Axle Hole67695
248
2516282
545353
33122
1999-202628 years
1×3 Liftarm w/ Middle Ball98577
1989
1211584
671425
15539
2012-20187 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole47300
2157
1111652
332064
24056
2004-20107 years
R
5L Bean, 1-Ball, 2-Sockets90622
2475
652124
282249
24097
2011-20166 years
R
5L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90617
985
368909
1071099
81349
2011-20177 years
R
6L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90616
1764
1141625
471732
42667
2011-20188 years
R
7L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90615
2414
552279
282253
33287
2011-20188 years
R
9L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90613
3147
372701
93875
42772
2011-20188 years
R
3L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90612
1468
1441461
611486
61848
2011-20188 years
R
4L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90611
1253
1751346
661430
101098
2011-20166 years
R
5L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90609
928
355932
1221030
101074
2011-20188 years
R
6L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 1-Pin Hole90608
1527
1121642
471733
91254
2011-20166 years
R
7L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90607
1749
1241567
561550
33215
2011-20188 years
R
9L Beam, 2-Balls, 2-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90605
3462
253211
143186
24237
2011-20188 years
R
5×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes89650
954
2631082
1051109
14696
2004-20129 years
R
7×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes50898
1001
2331157
751353
18483
2005-20128 years
R
Armor #4, Ball Socket90640
835
326968
891229
26238
2011-20188 years
R
Hand w/ Socket & Axle Hole93575
781
3041011
157890
21364
2009-201810 years
R
Armor #3, Ball Socket90641
845
333956
1011138
21362
2011-20188 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole41670
1133
3051009
391884
16572
2002-20076 years
R
Armor #5, Ball Socket90639
955
2481115
791308
20405
2011-20188 years
R
5L Beam w/ 2-Ball, ½ Gear47306
1293
851892
821295
15649
2004-20096 years
R
2×7 Limb w/ 2-Ball32173
1199
1931273
591511
13788
1999-201012 years
R
Large Torso Armor w/ Ball Socket90652
1265
1031719
691411
16586
2011-20188 years
R
4×7 45° Limb w/ Ball, Axle Hole32476
1328
1431465
501670
13794
2001-201010 years
8L Limb w/ Wedge Sides45749
1366
1481440
591515
91235
2003-20108 years
R

Ball & Socket Towball Joint

A small ball and matching socket that allows you to position parts at any angle.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Rail and Groove

These parts are often used to add visual texture to a model by adding horizontal or vertical lines, but they can also be used to allow parts to slide horizontally or vertically.

Flexible

Flexible plastic elements, cord or fabric

Flexible Flex Axles

While the middle of this part has the x-shaped profile of a Technic Axle, the bar connection on either end is used to attach this to other LEGO parts.

Flexible Ribbed Hose

Flexible hose with ribs

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Flexible Flex Tube

A fairly rigid but flexible tube

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
3L Flex Tube75c03
2554
362734
212637
52362
1997-201620 years
R
4L Flex Tube75c04
3048
273099
123403
52411
1995-201723 years
R
5L Flex Tube75c05
2630
283041
172924
71712
1991-202535 years
6L Flex Tube75c06
2437
442514
222578
52339
1991-202333 years
7L Flex Tube75c07
1803
652112
371943
91274
1992-202635 years
8L Flex Tube75c08
1555
1101654
441775
91258
1992-202534 years
9L Flex Tube75c09
1675
901832
421824
81406
1992-202534 years
10L Flex Tube75c10
1423
1111645
491697
12888
1991-202636 years
11L Flex Tube75c11
1615
1161605
322088
101112
1994-202532 years
12L Flex Tube75c12
1656
771966
361975
12903
1996-202530 years
13L Flex Tube75c13
2383
352767
212640
81460
1996-202631 years
14L Flex Tube75c14
1888
861886
292200
71623
1991-202636 years
15L Flex Tube75c15
4148
124290
64646
42995
1997-201014 years
R
16L Flex Tube75c16
1535
921815
511649
101126
1991-202636 years
17L Flex Tube75c17
4128
124306
84149
33583
1998-201114 years
R
18L Flex Tube75c18
2179
542294
242460
71656
1995-202531 years
19L Flex Tube75c19
2577
322885
192767
61992
1996-201318 years
R
20L Flex Tube75c20
1791
632140
302168
12911
1995-202531 years
21L Flex Tube75c21
4796
84943
55042
33684
1994-201724 years
R
22L Flex Tube75c22
3085
293009
133285
42809
2003-202422 years
23L Flex Tube75c23
3965
153939
54940
52488
1999-202224 years
24L Flex Tube75c24
3441
213439
84085
52446
1998-202427 years
26L Flex Tube75c26
3490
153929
93938
62083
2005-202218 years
27L Flex Tube75c27
6563
46238
36066
16714
2020-20245 years
28L Flex Tube75c28
5238
104618
35872
24515
1996-201318 years
R
29L Flex Tube75c29
2854
322884
103690
71701
1998-202528 years
30L Flex Tube75c30
4184
104582
74389
43020
1997-202428 years
R
31L Flex Tube75c31
8254
27414
17986
17414
20061 year
R
32L Flex Tube75c32
2940
302956
133284
52389
2006-202520 years
33L Flex Tube75c33
5685
65475
35954
24747
2003-202220 years
34L Flex Tube75c34
4669
65396
55093
52578
1999-202628 years
R
38L Flex Tube75c38
4991
65406
45460
43087
2007-202418 years
40L Flex Tube75c40
10197
18292
18292
18292
20031 year
R
43L Flex Tube75c43
6076
46109
36066
24929
2020-20256 years
47L Flex Tube75c47
6432
36660
36146
25058
2021-20244 years
53L Flex Tube75c53
8255
27414
17986
17414
19991 year
R

Other

One-off parts that twist, rotate, or slide.